Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, announced the appointment of Tamia B. Santana as the organization’s new Chief Engagement and Inclusion Officer. Effective today, Santana reports directly to Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director & CEO, Ballet Hispánico. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s largest Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is doubling down on its long-standing commitment and promise of support to Latinx dancers and the BIPOC communities it serves with the launch of two new innovative initiatives, Latinx Dance Institute and Pa’lante Scholars. ...more

Five of New York City’s most acclaimed dance companies—Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem—will perform on the same stage at the first BAAND Together Dance Festival in Damrosch Park as part of Restart Stages, the new outdoor performing arts center constructed on the Lincoln Center campus to champion the city’s cultural and economic revival. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s renowned and largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S. recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, announces receipt of a transformative $10 million gift from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. The largest single gift Ballet Hispánico has received, it will enable the trailblazing company to fortify its mission and legacy for years to come, ensuring the health and future of the organization. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s leading Latino dance organization since 1970 and recognized this year as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is accepting applications from emerging choreographers and filmmakers for the Instituto Coreográfico. Now in its ninth year, the Instituto has helped to provide an important platform for 11 choreographers. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s renowned Latinx dance organization recognized this year as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, kicks off 2021 with a glimpse into the company’s past. The 50th Anniversary Celebration continues with a series of entertaining archival repertory pieces, inviting audiences to look back at vibrant performances from the 80s and 90s with the Ballet Hispánico Watch Party Series on Wednesdays, January 13, 27 and February 10, available at ballethispanico.org, and on YouTube and Facebook. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s leading Latino dance organization since 1970 and recognized this year as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, collaborated with Google Arts & Culture as part of the Latino Cultures in the U.S Exhibit. Online visitors can discover Ballet Hispánico’s new exhibit, featuring more than 150 images and seven visual stories on the mission and history of the company and its growth, impact and community service over the past five decades, as well as the ways that it nurtures Latinx voices, explores new artistic platforms and educates the next generation of dancers. ...more

Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s leading Latino dance organization since 1970 and recognized this year as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, will perform in New York City Center’s digital Fall for Dance Festival, live from the stage, premiering on October 21, 2020 at 7:30pm as part of Program 1. Program 2 will premiere on October 26, 2020 at 7:30 PM ET. Both programs will be available on demand through Sunday, November 1, 2020 on City Center’s website at NYCityCenter.org/FallforDance. ...more

Five of New York City’s acclaimed dance companies have joined together to create a new online initiative to urge the dance community to do their civic duty and vote: #NYCDANCEUNITES. Scheduled to launch on Friday, October 2 on each company’s social media platforms and website, the campaign will be an on-going social advocacy initiative, inviting all dance artists and companies in NYC to participate. Led by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispánico, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and New York City Ballet, the voices of each organization’s artists, staff and communities will be heard. ...more

Ballet Hispánico is committed to its founding mission of access, diversity, and inclusion, and today, after 50 years of living that legacy, it is recognized with an award from the Ford Foundation naming it one of America’s Cultural Treasures. ...more

Join Ballet Hispánico as it celebrates Latinx cultures in a free virtual celebration of culture for Hispanic Heritage Month during its 50th Anniversary with #BUnidos Por La Cultura, a month-long series celebrating the legacy, representation and impact of Latinx arts and culture, kicking off on September 15 with interactive programming from September 21 through October 15, 2020 on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and ballethispanico.org. ...more